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Because doing so operates outside of the confines of the scanned and checked Play Store, sideloading so can put your device at risk of being infected with malware, so proceed with caution and at your own risk. And don't blame us.

If you're desperate to play it and willing to take the risk here's how to get it:

Download the app

There are several sites around that act as mirrors for the Play Store, including ApkMirror. First you need to download the app.

Enable installation

You need to enable the installation of apps not downloaded from the Play Store. To do this go to Settings > Security > activate unknown sources.

Be aware this can weaken the security of your device but doing this allows you to install apps that are not downloaded directly from the Play Store. Once the app is installed, go back and uncheck 'unknown sources' to prevent malware from installing itself.

Visit the site where you get the APK and download it directly on your Android phone. Tap the notification that says it has been successfully downloaded, or look in recent downloads or the downloads folder on your device using either an app or the built-in file manager that many Android devices have and open it to install.

Another way to do it is by connecting your Android device to your computer using a USB cable and transferring it across like you would to a flash drive.

For Windows PCs you simply plug your awake and unlocked Android device in and select Transfer files (MTP) on your smartphone if prompted.

For Macs, you need to download the Android File Transfer utility before plugging in your awake and unlocked Android phone.

Transfer the file via drag and drop to the downloads folder on your device and repeat the steps above using the built-in file manager or an app such as Solid Explorer.

This can also be achieved with a cloud storage service such as Google Drive or Dropbox.